Knox County Trials End With Conviction, Mistrial

Knox County courts held two separate jury trials this week, with different outcomes. In Knox Superior Court One, a jury convicted Frederick Kitchell of Vincennes of theft and battery with a deadly weapon, both as Level 5
INDOT Seeks Input On Public Plan

The Indiana Department of Transportation is asking for public input on an updated plan that outlines how the agency involves residents in transportation decisions. INDOT has released a revised Planning Public Involvement Plan known as the PPIP.
Duke Grant Supports Veterans Program

Leaders of Irreverent Warriors in Vincennes have received a $5,500 from the Duke Energy Foundation. According to information provided, the funding will support the group’s work with veterans dealing with mental health challenges. Irreverent Warriors organizes peer-based
Residents Targeted in Jury Duty Scam

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about phone scammers posing as deputies. According to the advisory released Thursday, callers are telling people they missed jury duty and that a warrant has been issued for their
National Business Publication Profiles Bicknell

The City of Bicknell is highlighted in the January 2026 issue of Business View magazine, a North American business-to-business digital publication with more than 877,000 subscribers. The article outlines recent housing and infrastructure efforts underway in the
Michelle Smith is the New Knox County Chamber of Commerce President

The Knox County Chamber of Commerce has announced Michelle Smith as its new president. Smith will succeed Jamie Neal, who has led the organization for the past eight years. Neal is now serving as president of the
Dugger Haul Driver Addresses Crowd as Trump Signs Coal Executive Order

A southern Indiana coal truck driver was recognized at the White House as President Donald Trump signed an executive order focused on supporting the coal industry. Kayla Blackford of Dugger attended the signing ceremony and spoke during